For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 6,155 students in Madison County, IL (there are 83 public schools, serving 38,054 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Madison County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, IL include Evangelical School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School.
The average tuition cost is $5,000, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,542.
78% of private schools in Madison County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evangelical School
(Christian)
1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
304 South St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3145
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3145
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Metro East Montessori School
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
822 W Homer Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
St. Boniface Catholic School
(Catholic)
128 N Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-6917
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-6917
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 Water St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Collinsville Christian Academy
(Christian)
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Connect Christian School
(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Grades: PK-11
| 34 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Grades: 5-12
| 64 students
Edwardsville KinderCare![Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.]( "Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.")
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6809 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-9153
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-9153
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1900 Saint Clair Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Mississippi Valley Christian School![Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-3154
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-3154
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Rivers Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
3237 W Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-7933
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-7933
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
St. John Neumann Catholic School![St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN]( "St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN")
(Catholic)
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1416 Main St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7525
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7525
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Show 4 more private schools in Madison County, IL (out of 39 total schools)
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Madison County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Kevin School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
4 Saint Kevins Drive
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 259-6040
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 259-6040
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, IL include Evangelical School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
39 private schools are located in Madison County.
How much do private schools cost in Madison County?
The average tuition cost is $5,000, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,542.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
78% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Madison County include: Edwardsville KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Edwardsville KinderCare, Our Lady Queen Of Peace School vs. Zion Lutheran School
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